If I wanted pity, I got it because I'm illegitimate. And when I didn't want it I was mean and nasty.

I have reason to be shy. I've been hurt plenty.

When I act I try to express the suffering or joy I've known during my lifetime.

I'm not afraid to die. I'm looking forward to it. I know the Lord has His arms wrapped around this big sparrow.

I know the most terrible thing that can happen to a woman. That is the gang-up. Men put you to sleep with their drops and one man after another goes in and takes you.

I have no acting technique I act instinctively. That's why I can't play any role that isn't based on something in my life.

My aunts lived on liquor and seldom felt like eating much. I don't know what's wrong about a kid stealing when he's hungry.